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4.63
Based on 1,242 reviews, last reviewed 24th Dec 2024
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Latest highest rating:

5

Very happy and wouldn’t switch I have a joint current account with First Direct and have been very happy with it. We initially got a switching offer to open the account but I wouldn... Read more Reviewed on: 6th December 2024
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Latest lowest rating:

1

ATM swallowed my £100 and First Direct refuses to re... ATM swallowed my £100 and First Direct refuses to refund me despite having no video footage at the said 3 ATM machines at Asda superstore. Reviewed on: 24th December 2024
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About this product

The first direct 1st Account is a current account that can be opened in minutes.

If you’re eligible, you can get an interest free overdraft of £250. You won’t be charged debit card fees when spending abroad. If approved for an account, you’ll get a virtual card you can use straight away.

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first direct Current Account reviews (1242)

Excellent customer service

5
Banked with First Direct for many years and cannot fault them for customer service Reviewed on: 19th January 2023

First Direct

5
Amazing customer service and easy to use app Reviewed on: 19th January 2023

Always patient, helpful and professional

5
Always there at the end of a phone when needed. They’ve really earned my loyalty Reviewed on: 18th January 2023

A1 customer service

5
Been with them for over a decade - and in the few times I have needed to contact them they have been swift and clear and above all very helpful Reviewed on: 18th January 2023

Accessible

4
I have been with First Direct for a long time and I would have given them 5 stars and 10 out of 10, however they are pushing me to the App. I was happy with the website log in and don’t like Apps, so I may have to switch banks now. Reviewed on: 16th January 2023

Beyond helpful every time

5
Any time I’ve needed to speak to first direct, I’m never waiting on hold, I speak to someone approachable and helpful, they help me resolve my issue and answer any of my questions but most of all, they’re always human and talk to me like a human, and that makes it so much easier to talk to them about any struggles or debt/over draft issues and find a resolution. Thank you first direct team. Reviewed on: 16th January 2023

Best bank

5
Excellent customer service. Reliable and easy to use website and app. Reviewed on: 12th January 2023

Simple banking done right

5
Everything works! But most importantly, when things go wrong, the guys on the phone are amazing Reviewed on: 12th January 2023

Excellent customer service

5
I like being able to deal easily with my finances using the app, knowing there are always friendly and helpful people you can talk to at the end of the phone - based in the UK, without a long wait. Never had an issue. Reviewed on: 11th January 2023

Good all round

5
Been with them for years and never had any problems Reviewed on: 11th January 2023

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